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Browse 30 Canterbury Older Person Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 9.2
  • Total 1,150 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,399 per week
Highland House Care Home
Littlebourne Road, Canterbury CT3 4AE
1.6 miles away
"The Highland House team have provided excellent care for my Nan. I know at times this can be challenging, however they all seem to take it..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,475 / week30 Rooms

A small, independent home owned and run by the same managers for over 10 years and set in over an acre of grounds, Highland House is passionate about its service. Visitors most often describe the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Chestfield House
Ridgeway, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5 3JT
5.4 miles away
"My dad recently spent 4 weeks in respite with Chestfield House. I honestly cannot fault all his care he received whilst staying here. He..."Read all 127 reviews

from £1,600 / week31 Rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Dating back to 1751, the home is a Tudor Style building located in the village of Chestfield. The town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and the cathedral city of Canterbury are within reach. In addition... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Lark View Care Home
Cockering Road, Thanington, Canterbury CT1 3UR
1.4 miles away
"I visited my friends mother and cannot say how impressed I was with the home and how welcoming everyone was,The facilities are excellent..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,500 / week64 Rooms

Lark View is a brand-new, purpose-built care home which opened in Summer 2023. Offering the very best facilities combined with a dedicated team of professionals, they pride themselves in providing... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Herne Place Care Home
2 Parkland Road, Herne Bay CT6 5DN
5.7 miles away
"My nan moved into Herne place in 2025 following a stroke, my nan could no longer return home due to the stroke and poor eyesight. The..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,500 / week66 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Herne Place has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to the elderly, including those individuals living with dementia. The home offers an extremely high level of 24-hour... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home
Old London Road, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 9AP
2.2 miles away
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you from my family and I for taking wonderful care of my grandad George until the very end. Even in his..."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,600 / week56 Rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Set in extensive grounds of 50 acres which include attractive gardens and mature woodland the building is an elegant Georgian House believed to be circa 1825. Harbledown Lodge with a team of experienced... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Bluebells Care Home
3 Joy Lane, Whitstable CT5 4LS
5.6 miles away
"Mum moved to Bluebells in the beginning of December 2025, from being in hospital for 3 months following a major operation. The care and..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,200 / week30 Rooms

Bluebells Care Home is furnished to a high standard offering a comfortable and homely environment with single rooms, most having en-suite facilities. The Home has a happy and welcoming atmosphere... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Bradbury Grange
74 Canterbury Road, Whitstable CT5 4HE
5.6 miles away
"The home feels like a home. It is very clean and freshly decorated. It feels safe and warm. The staff do a great job and they care for the..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,516 / week50 Rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Bradbury Grange offers tailored residential and residential dementia care for 50 residents in a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. The home offer a homely, family atmosphere with comfortably... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Bridge Haven Care Home
Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5JX
2.8 miles away
"This is our first visit since the residents were moved to Primrose. I like it much better. The residents are closer together and feel like..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,270 / week53 Rooms

Group/Owner Avante Care & Support

Bridge Haven Care Centre has a rural setting in the village of Bridge, close to the city of Canterbury in Kent. It provides care and support for older people living with dementia and strives to give them... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Broomfield Lodge Care Home
1 Hunters Forstal Road, Broomfield, Herne Bay CT6 7DN
6.1 miles away
"I would thoroughly recommend Broomfield Lodge! My Dad was well cared for at all times during the last 4 months of his life. Knowing that..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,300 / week24 Rooms

Broomfield Lodge is a care home for older people that specialises in care for people with dementia. The home offers both short term and permanent residential care stays and carers work to ensure each... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Highfield Care Home
Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, Canterbury CT4 5DX
2.1 miles away
"My aunt has been a resident at Highfield Care Home for over two years. She is very well looked after by friendly and professional staff who..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,500 / week34 Rooms

Group/Owner M R Patel

At Highfield Care Home in Canterbury, a sense of warmth and comfort fills the air from the moment someone steps through the doors. Here, every resident is greeted with care and compassion by a dedicated... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Whitstable Nursing Home
The Old Vicarage, 28 West Cliff, Whitstable CT5 1DN
5.8 miles away
"Whilst Visiting my Godmother I felt I should say that Whitstable Nursing Home is lovely. The Staff are warm and friendly and are always..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,500 / week34 Rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Situated within the town centre, overlooking a golf course Whitstable Nursing Home affords easy access to the seafront and other local amenities. The home has its own unique character presenting a home... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Harrier Lodge
Thanet Way, Whitstable CT5 3FS
4.8 miles away
"My mum had five weeks rest bite care in Harrier lodge and has only just gone back home. The home is so nice and the staff are amazing, a..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,600 / week65 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Harrier Lodge provides expert residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. Known as a ‘home for life’, the team can support you, even if needs change. Residents receive personalised care that reflects... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Hamiltons
26 Island Road, Upstreet, Canterbury CT3 4DA
5.8 miles away
"My father came into Hamiltons when there was a breakdown in care at home. He was aggressive and unpredictable but since being at Hamiltons..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,300 / week17 Rooms

Hamiltons, a small family run home based in Upstreet, employs a highly skilled team supporting adults living with with dementia. They aim to maintain a pleasant living environment and relaxed atmosphere... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Herne Bay Manor
Canterbury Road, Herne Bay CT6 5TD
6.2 miles away
"Our family member has lived at Herne Bay Manor since mid-March of this year, and our experience of the standard of care, compassion and..."Read all 7 reviews

from £1,500 / week67 Rooms

Set in the charming seaside town of Herne Bay, Herne Bay Manor is a beautifully designed 67-bed care home offering exceptional comfort, safety, and style. At Herne Bay Manor, luxury isn’t just about... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Chaucer House Care Home
82 St Martin's Hill, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury CT1 1PS
0.8 miles away
"Chaucer House accommodated both my elderly parents together at very short notice. They received the most professional care & attention...."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,558 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Avante Care & Support

Chaucer House Care Home is a purpose-built facility. The luxury care home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for 60 residents. At Chaucer House, staff work to create a welcoming atmosphere... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Meadow View Residential Care Home
Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury CT3 4GB
4.1 miles away
"My Father recently returned to meadow view after a short respite stay. Michael and the team welcomed him like an old friend and nothing was..."Read all 78 reviews

from £1,440 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

The environment at Meadow View is beautiful, with spacious bedrooms with walk-in wet rooms, a sun terrace, welcoming lounges, a salon and cinema room. Staff are passionate about enriching their residents’... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Old Rectory Retirement Home
Lanfranc Gardens, Off Summerhill, Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 8NJ
1 miles away
"My 91 yr old Mum has been at the Old Rectory Harbledown Carehome, since mid August she did not want to come, after a few months of a..."Read all 15 reviews

from £1,250 / week20 Rooms

The Old Rectory offers a comfortable and welcoming home for the elderly. It is pleasantly situated close to the church in the historic village of Harbledown, which is just over a mile from Canterbury... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
High Pines Residential Home Ltd
47 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay CT6 7ES
6.1 miles away
"Mum has been in the home for 2 years now. She has settled in well ( although in the beginning she didn't want to go into a home). She know..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,300 / week27 Rooms

High Pines is a family run residential care home located in Herne Bay. A warm and relaxed home that consists of 27 bedrooms all furnished and decorated to a high standard, comfortable lounge areas,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Oakfield House
High Street, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1BU
5.9 miles away
"Overall I am very happy with the care my husband receives. Staff and management are friendly and approachable. Rooms are kept clean and..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,323 / week30 Rooms

Oakfield House Care became under new ownership in 2019. The care home is under refurbishment to modernise and to make the home bright and comfortable, offering homely accommodation and living environments,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Lyndhurst Rest Home Ltd
42/43 Marine Parade, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2BE
6.1 miles away
"The Rest Home cares for my wife who has Alzheimer's, with dignity and y=understanding. There are daily activities for the residents and a..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,400 / week44 Rooms

The Lyndhurst rest home in Tankerton, Kent is situated in the South East of England, in the lovely town of Whitstable and aims to give its clients a relaxing and stimulating environment. Lyndhurst... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Old Farmhouse Residential Home
48 Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SA
0.8 miles away
"Our mum was placed into the residential care home of The Old Farmhouse and we as a family could not be happier. The manager and carers are..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,300 / week31 Rooms

Group/Owner RCB Healthcare Group

Old Farmhouse Residential Home provides a service that is organised around the privacy and dignity of residents, carried out by a friendly team who strive for exceptional standards. Staff receive specialist... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Residential Care
Whitstable House
Boorman Way, Whitstable CT5 3SE
5.2 miles away
"This is one of the best care homes in Kent, and we really appreciate everything the staff have done for my grandad! Every time we visit..."Read all 4 reviews

from £2,095 / week101 Rooms

Group/Owner Graham Care Group

Whitstable House care home in Whitstable offers people care and compassion. Trained staff provide support for complex care needs, including palliative or respite care. Situated with views of the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Saxon Lodge Residential Home Ltd
30 Western Avenue, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5LT
2.9 miles away
"My dad was already in Saxon Lodge. My mom had fallen at home and needed a care home to have a six week assessment post hospital. Lorraine..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,200 / week23 Rooms

Saxon Lodge provides quality care for residents in a warm and welcoming environment. The home has an open house policy and encourages friends and family to visit their loved ones regularly. There... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Chase
53 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NH
0.8 miles away

from £1,495 / week31 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Littlebourne House
2 High Street, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT3 1UN
3.8 miles away

from £1,595 / week65 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Willow Tree Lodge
126-128 Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3PF
0.7 miles away

from £1,050 / week34 Rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Canterbury

Average older person care home costs in and around Canterbury by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 16 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Canterbury.

Type of Care ProvidedCanterburyKentEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,399£1,467£1,303£1,307
Residential Dementia Care£1,429£1,496£1,333£1,337
Nursing Care£1,689£1,780£1,564£1,549
Nursing Dementia Care£1,759£1,763£1,578£1,567
All Care Types£1,399£1,474£1,315£1,321

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Canterbury Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 16 care homes with fees listed
£1,399 per week
  • 4.9% below Kent average
  • 7.4% above England average
  • 7.0% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 11 care homes with fees listed
£1,429 per week
  • 4.7% below Kent average
  • 7.2% above England average
  • 6.9% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed
£1,689 per week
  • 5.4% below Kent average
  • 8.0% above England average
  • 9.0% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed
£1,759 per week
  • 0.2% below Kent average
  • 11.5% above England average
  • 12.3% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Canterbury?

There are 33 Older Person Care Homes in Canterbury, including 6 Nursing Homes & 27 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Canterbury have the highest Review Score?

Highland House Care Home, Lark View Care Home & Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Canterbury.

Which older person care homes in Canterbury offer Nursing Care?

Lark View Care Home, Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home & Highfield Care Home are some of the 6 Nursing Homes in Canterbury.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Canterbury?

There are 14 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Canterbury including Highland House Care Home, Lark View Care Home & Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Canterbury?

Respite Care is offered by 20 elderly care homes in Canterbury including Highland House Care Home, Lark View Care Home & Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Canterbury have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 17 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Canterbury have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.